"The Invisible War" on Independent Lens airs Monday, May 27th at 9 pm

The most shameful and best-kept secret in the U.S. military is the epidemic of rape and sexual assault within the ranks. An American female soldier in a combat zone is more likely to be raped by a fellow soldier than killed by enemy fire. A culture of privilege and impunity has resulted in few prosecutions and the systematic isolation of women who dare to report the crimes.

"The Invisible War" on Independent Lens airs on Monday, May 27th at 9:00 p.m.